US Bridges

CR 2306 over Gaylor Creek

FairPosted for load

Liberty County, Texas · 0.8 MI SE of CR 2305 · Structure no. 201460AA0453002

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
72 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
91
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2306 over Gaylor Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 2306 over Gaylor Creek in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 91 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2037. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 2306
CrossesGaylor Creek
Location0.8 MI SE of CR 2305
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLiberty County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27345, -94.82715
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2016)
Projected traffic130 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 2306 over Gaylor Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2306 over Gaylor Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 2306 over Gaylor Creek carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 2306 over Gaylor Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2306 over Gaylor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.